The stamps went on sale today in Vatican City, and are being sold in sheets of six.
The stamps include the date of the Holy Father’s election in Roman numerals: XIX IV MMV (19 April 2005).
Three different phrases in Latin appear: «Habemus Papam» («We have a Pope»), «Tu es Petrus» («You are Peter») and «Episcopus Romae» («Bishop of Rome»).
The stamps are sold in values of 0.45 euro (55 cents), 0.62 euro (77 cents) and 0.80 euro (98 cents).
